Ground-breaking discoveries on language evolution
Psychologists from The University of Auckland have just published two major studies on the diversity of the world’s languages in the prestigious journals Science and Nature.
New treatment can destroy prostate cancer from within
A ‘Trojan horse’ system developed by researchers at the Universities of Sheffield and York attacks cancerous cells from within and potentially offers a safer treatment for prostate tumours.
West Antarctic warming triggered by warmer sea surface in tropical Pacific
The Antarctic Peninsula has warmed rapidly for the last half-century or more, and recent studies have shown that an adjacent area, continental West Antarctica, has steadily warmed for at least 30 years, but scientists haven’t been sure why.
3D lab experiments aid adult stem cell versatility
A type of adult stem cell is now proving itself more versatile for research and therapies thanks to revolutionary 3D experiments.
U of A hosts conference looking for solutions to challenges arising from an aging population
Social scientists from almost every continent have come to the University of Alberta this week to develop a plan that will help address some of the pressing social issues faced by the world’s aging population.
Robots could help solve the problem of autonomous refuelling
Robots will be used to help solve the problem of autonomous engagement for in-flight refuelling. This new research could pave the way for civil or military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights to last days or even weeks.
From little things big crops grow: ants and termites boost wheat yields
In an exciting experiment with major implications for food production under climate change, CSIRO and University of Sydney scientists have found allowing ants and termites to flourish increased a wheat crop’s yield by more than one third.
A window to the sea
A new ocean laboratory on the floor of the Norwegian Sea will provide scientists with real time data. The observatory can give us a better understanding of the ocean.
Scientists aim to improve photosynthesis to increase food and fuel production
A University of Southampton scientist is participating in a new £6.11 million transatlantic research project to improve the process of photosynthesis.
On a screen near you, the history of the world
At the click of a mouse button, scientists can virtually inspect the surface of our planet using widely available mapping software.
